NAT SEC SIM

This course was excellent. It taught students strategy, introduced them to the instruments of national power, and challenged their problem-solving abilities.

In general, I learned a lot about potential future policy concerns. I learned a lot about the Arctic Passages & what rationales various states could use to claim access to those trade routes. I also learned about DEWs and hypersonics and a bit about crypto-- although I still don't fully understand it. I learned a lot about gameplay-- waiting to make controversial moves so others have less time to respond to them. I realized the importance of early strategic thinking and the importance of looking at the world holistically-- where can an actor gain control in small ways that can be used to influence other things later. I also learned about organizing a large group of people with differing opinions and ideas to ensure you're actually able to get things done.

National Security from different angles, communication, negotiation, chance to practice some theory

- Negotiating and talking to a different party - Thinking multiple moves/steps in advance - An overview of the Arctic

1) Contemporary knowledge of contemporary/future international relations issues: the Arctic, advanced weapons, quantum computing, climate change, cryptocurrency, misinformation 2) Practice negotiating 3) Power dynamics in international relations.